US President Donald Trump recently shared his views on the musical lineup for Super Bowl 2026, which features Bad Bunny as headliner and Green Day kicking off the game's opening ceremony. In a recent interview in the Oval Office, Trump expressed his disdain for both acts, calling them "terrible" and stating that they "sow hatred."
Trump's comments come after years of criticism from Green Day, who have been vocal about their opposition to the Trump administration. The band has a long history of protesting Trump, dating back to 2016 when they led chants at the American Music Awards. Most recently, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong expressed his disdain for the current administration during a concert in Los Angeles, swapping lyrics in protest song "American Idiot" to denounce the "MAGA agenda."
Trump's comments have been seen as a significant escalation of his long-standing feud with Green Day and Bad Bunny. The NFL has confirmed that both acts will perform at the 2026 Super Bowl, which is set to take place on February 8 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
The opening ceremony will feature Green Day performing some of their most iconic rock anthems, celebrating 60 years of Super Bowl history and honoring MVPs. Bad Bunny's halftime show has been teased as a high-energy performance that aims to bring people together, with the Puerto Rican superstar stating that his show is for "my people, my culture, and our history."
In contrast, Trump announced last year that he would be skipping the 2026 Super Bowl altogether, citing the distance from the White House. However, it appears that he may have been open to attending this year if it were not so far away.
The Super Bowl Sunday lineup also includes performances by Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile, and Coco Jones, who will sing the national anthem, "America the Beautiful," and "Lift Every Voice and Sing" respectively.
Trump's comments come after years of criticism from Green Day, who have been vocal about their opposition to the Trump administration. The band has a long history of protesting Trump, dating back to 2016 when they led chants at the American Music Awards. Most recently, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong expressed his disdain for the current administration during a concert in Los Angeles, swapping lyrics in protest song "American Idiot" to denounce the "MAGA agenda."
Trump's comments have been seen as a significant escalation of his long-standing feud with Green Day and Bad Bunny. The NFL has confirmed that both acts will perform at the 2026 Super Bowl, which is set to take place on February 8 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
The opening ceremony will feature Green Day performing some of their most iconic rock anthems, celebrating 60 years of Super Bowl history and honoring MVPs. Bad Bunny's halftime show has been teased as a high-energy performance that aims to bring people together, with the Puerto Rican superstar stating that his show is for "my people, my culture, and our history."
In contrast, Trump announced last year that he would be skipping the 2026 Super Bowl altogether, citing the distance from the White House. However, it appears that he may have been open to attending this year if it were not so far away.
The Super Bowl Sunday lineup also includes performances by Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile, and Coco Jones, who will sing the national anthem, "America the Beautiful," and "Lift Every Voice and Sing" respectively.
. Like, I get it he's got a beef with Green Day and Bad Bunny, but come on! Can't we all just get along? 
It's not like they're going to be playing anything that's actually gonna sow hatred or promote the "MAGA agenda". And what's with the opening ceremony being about celebrating 60 years of Super Bowl history and honoring MVPs? That sounds way more awesome than Trump's half-baked rants 
. I'm actually kinda stoked for the halftime show with Bad Bunny, I love his energy 
. And let's be real, if anyone's going to bring people together at that Super Bowl it's gonna be Bad Bunny bringing Latinx vibes 
. Can we please just focus on the music and leave Trump out of it? 
he's still got it out for them from 2016 at american music awards lol what a grudge holder 
. And what's with "sowing hatred"? Has he seen how much music is all about expressing emotions and bringing people together? 
. And honestly, who cares what Trump thinks? He's not exactly known for being supportive of artsy stuff 
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Can't wait to see Charlie Puth and Brandi Carlile perform 
and can't wait to see brandi carlile and coco jones perform too 
. It sounds like Trump is trying to stir up drama again 
. The Super Bowl is all about bringing people together and celebrating American music history 
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. Trump just doesn't get it 
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! Bring on the music and the fun 
. like, what's with dissin' green day and bad bunny? they're just doin' their thing and bringin' people together through music. i mean, trump's all about division and hate, but he's still tryin' to get attention by roasting others. newsflash, trump: you're not gonna get any credibility by dissin' artists who are actually good for society 
he's always stirring up drama like this is some kinda super bowl smackdown 
#SuperBowl2026 #BadBunnyIsTheBest #GreenDayDeservesBetter
, I mean, come on, Bad Bunny is just a reggaeton machine who promotes partying and, let's be real, a little too much booty shaking for my taste 
. And Green Day? More like Green Party – they're always whining about something. I don't get why the NFL can't just pick some other bands that aren't so...divisive 
. Charlie Puth and Brandi Carlile are gonna be a way more enjoyable show, trust me 
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newsflash, trump: super bowl sunday isn't just about your ego, it's about bringing people together and having a good time. guess what? america does love rock 'n' roll (and bad bunnys reggaeton), so green day is gonna slay the opening ceremony and trump will be left looking like a sore loser 
. I'm actually kinda stoked for the Super Bowl, the lineup sounds dope, Charlie Puth is my vibe 
. Can't believe Trump is still trying to stir up drama like this. Newsflash, Donnie: we don't need your negativity at our Super Bowl 
. Who cares what Trump thinks? It's gonna be a sickeningly good time for everyone else... let's just enjoy the show and leave the politics at home 
. I'm more concerned about the artists putting themselves out there and speaking their minds, even if it means ruffling some feathers 
. And let's be real, who doesn't love Green Day and Bad Bunny? They're iconic! It'll be awesome to see them bring the house down at Super Bowl 2026 
. And honestly, what's with the whole "sow hatred" thing? Is that really how you want to describe music? 
! Can't he just mind his own biz 
? I mean, come on, Bad Bunny is all about unity 
and Green Day has been using their platform to speak out against the system 
. Trump's gotta be feeling some type of way 
! Can't wait for that halftime show with Bad Bunny, it's gonna be 
! And Green Day is gonna rock the house like they always do 
But seriously, this feud between Trump and these artists is getting old. Can't they just focus on spreading love and positivity instead of all this drama? 
we need more acts like green day standing up for what they believe in and less drama from the 45th president